Cairo to Vienna (CAI–VIE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
While no nonstop service exists between CAI and VIE, connecting options are available through 58 hubs.
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Travel Essentials
CAI: EEST · VIE: CEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Cairo, it's 5:00 PM in Vienna.
Egyptian passport holders require a Schengen visa to enter Austria. The visa must be obtained from the Austrian embassy or consulate before travel. It allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period across the Schengen area. Passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the planned departure date with at least 2 blank pages. Travel insurance with minimum coverage of 30,000 EUR is mandatory.
Cairo has no direct rail link to the airport yet. Metro Line 3 terminates at Adly Mansour station, still several kilometers short of CAI. From Adly Mansour, taxis or ride-hails cover the remaining distance in 15-20 minutes. Uber and Careem from downtown Cairo to the airport cost EGP 100-200 and take 45-60 minutes outside rush hour. Rush hour (7:00-10:00, 16:00-20:00) on the Ring Road can double that.
Yellow metered taxis charge EGP 150-300 depending on your starting point. Old black-and-white taxis lack meters, so agree on a price before getting in. CTA public buses 356, 400, and 1138 run from central Cairo to the airport (EGP 5-25) but are slow and crowded. Airport shuttle buses from major hotels cost EGP 25-50. For reliability, Uber or Careem with a pre-set fare is the path of least friction.
The S7 commuter rail runs to Wien Mitte in 30–35 minutes (€4.20 every 30 minutes). The CAT (City Airport Train) is faster at 16 minutes (€14.90) and includes a city check-in facility at Wien Mitte.Taxis to the center cost €35–45 metered. Rental car desks are in the arrivals hall. The Vienna City Card covers all S-Bahn travel and is worth buying if you plan to use public transit throughout your stay.
Continental climate with warm summers and cold winters. July and August average 25–30°C with occasional thunderstorms. Winter (December–February) brings temperatures of −5–4°C. Snow and freezing fog are the main disruption risks at VIE, typically causing delays rather than cancellations.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are mild at 10–20°C. Föhn winds in spring can cause turbulence on approaches. Pack layers year-round. Mornings and evenings can be significantly cooler than afternoons.
CAI–VIE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CAI to VIE
Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Vienna International Airport (VIE) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.
CAI to VIE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CAI to VIE ranges from 3 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,470 miles (2,366 km). There are approximately 31 weekly flights outbound and 26 return, totaling 57 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 8 hours via RMF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.